However, Semedo's preference is to return to England having spent the last ten years there with Charlton and Sheffield Wednesday.

League One duo Scunthorpe and Bury and League Two hopefuls Chesterfield have all signalled their interest in signing Semedo, while a number of other clubs in England are also weighing up a move for the free agent.

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A sports journalist for nearly 20 years after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a degree in journalism. He has worked as a reporter for Press Association Sport, PlanetFootball.com and skysports.com. He is now a freelance journalist, working for ESPN among other clients. He has a particular expertise in breaking transfer news from all leagues across Europe and exclusive interviews.